Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID98959
NQF Level5
Credits364
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper is an OQSF qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is focused on preparing learners for bookkeeping-related work and is associated with the Bookkeeper career pathway.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in bookkeeping, maintaining financial records and working in finance-related support roles. Suitability and admission depend on the requirements confirmed by the relevant provider.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work as a Bookkeeper, which is the approved direct career pathway associated with it. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the supplied evidence shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and no verified current registration status, prospective learners should confirm whether it is available for new enrolment.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Bookkeeping
  • Maintaining and organising financial records
  • Supporting accounting and finance administration
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

141 active accredited provider organisations

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Bookkeeper
Quality Partner
FASSET DHET
NQF level
5
Credits
364

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–12 of 141 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Abilita Dinamiche Evoluzione

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824215026

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029

QCTO Active

Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE)

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP271123054316

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028

QCTO Active

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited locations: Cape Town · Western Cape | Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC180824215812 | 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824220602 | 07-QCTO/AC-TTC220824135741

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029

QCTO Active

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP271123054604

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028

QCTO Active

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP271123055005

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028

QCTO Active

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824220206

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029

QCTO Active

ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Port Elizabeth · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP120723080804

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2028

QCTO Active

Adult Education Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP140924164021

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029

QCTO Active

Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824221234

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029

QCTO Active

Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP101121-3503

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 8, 2026

QCTO Active

AEI Skills (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vereeniging · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP150124015631

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Africa Rising Advisory Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP180625082349

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper
SAQA ID
98959
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
364
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
DQP QCTO
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant quality council.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 98959, NQF level and credit value match the offering being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.